OpenUp 6th Math 8.2 Practice Problems and Vocab

A ______ question can be answered by collecting data that has variability.

Which of the following are statistical questions? (choose more than one)

• How many minutes do sixth grade students spend on homework each week? 

• How many pets does an eighth grade student have? 

• What is the typical bedtime of a seventh grade student? 

• How many pets do you have

____ means having different values.

Which data set below has the most variability?

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Sixth-grade students were asked, “What grade are you in?” Explain why this is not a statistical question.

Lin and her friends went out for ice cream after school. The following questions came up during their trip. Select all the questions that are statistical questions.

• How far are we from the ice cream shop?

• How many toppings are there to choose from?

• Do kids usually prefer to get a cup or a cone?

• What does a group of 4 people typically spend on ice cream at this shop?

• What is the most popular ice cream flavor this week?

Here is a list of questions about the students and teachers at a school. Select all the questions that are statistical questions.

• What is the most popular lunch choice?

• What school do these students attend?

• How many math teachers are in the school?

• What is a common age for the teachers at the school?

• About how many hours of sleep do students generally get on a school night?